Yawn, another cyber-security test. It’s Friday, someone’s late for a deadline, and the mandatory 45‑minute training video plays in the background while Instagram scrolls on the phone. Predictable tips. “Don’t share your password.” “Beware of suspicious links.” The employee clicks through, the system records completion, and the dashboard lights up:Continue Reading
Watching my mother enthusiastically talk about her new cyber security class was nothing short of surreal. Here’s a woman who still fondly calls going online “going on the Net,” now diving headfirst into the complexities of online safety. Amused? Absolutely. Inspired? Without a doubt. What struck me most wasn’t justContinue Reading
“`html Singapore’s commitment to cultivating a robust cyber-security ecosystem is not just a headline; it’s a call to action that resonates deeply across our vibrant business landscape. Recently, the injection of more than $16 million into 18 groundbreaking projects marks a pivotal moment for innovation in this critical sector. ThisContinue Reading
“`html Every day, countless consumers in Singapore plug in Android TV boxes, eager to unlock a vast world of streaming entertainment. But here’s a hard truth that often gets swept under the rug: not all these streaming devices are created equal. Some, especially those non-certified and dubious devices, harbor hiddenContinue Reading
It’s time to shatter misconceptions that paint Singapore as a passive bystander in the face of cyber threats. Some voices suggest that our city-state, despite its gleaming skyline and cutting-edge infrastructure, turns a blind eye to the digital dangers lurking beneath its surface. They imagine a law enforcement network that’sContinue Reading
Sanctions. Threats. Provocations. The relentless back-and-forth between the United States and North Korea might feel like a worn-out script — one where the same scenes replay without any fresh outcomes. Yet, beneath this surface, the stakes are wildly different, especially when we consider their implications for regional and global securityContinue Reading
Singapore’s bold stride alongside ten other nations marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of cybersecurity standards for smart devices. This multinational commitment to the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative (GCLI) signals a transformative shift in how consumers worldwide will assess and trust the security baked into their Internet of ThingsContinue Reading
The recent surge in cyberattacks against Japanese companies has peeled back the facade of invulnerability that many believed the nation’s corporate world enjoyed. From Asahi Group Holdings forced to halt its distribution systems to retailers losing access to their e-commerce platforms, the wave of ransomware assaults is not just aContinue Reading
Singapore is setting a new benchmark in technology governance. The country isn’t waiting for agentic AI or quantum computing to become overwhelming challenges; instead, it’s acting proactively, practically, and collaboratively. The question posed by Minister Josephine Teo is as piercing as it is necessary: Who takes responsibility when autonomous AIContinue Reading
Think about the last mobile app you downloaded. Did you pause to consider its safety? The reality is, many users don’t—and that’s exactly what cybercriminals are banking on. With apps entrenched in everyday essentials like banking and communication, their security cannot be an afterthought. The newly launched Safe App PortalContinue Reading
